US Bridges

Cristianitos Road over Route 5

Fair

San Diego County, California · 11-SD-005-R72.28-OCN · Structure no. 57 0726

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cristianitos Road over Route 5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cristianitos Road over Route 5 in San Diego County, California. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,091 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCristianitos Road
CrossesRoute 5
Location11-SD-005-R72.28-OCN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySan Diego County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.39515, -117.59333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2020)
Projected traffic10,091 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cristianitos Road over Route 5 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cristianitos Road over Route 5 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cristianitos Road over Route 5 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cristianitos Road over Route 5?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cristianitos Road over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.